JADS

What is JADS?

The Jamaica Anti-Discrimination System for HIV (JADS) is a national system that collects cases of HIV-related discrimination and refers them to the appropriate entities for redress. Submitting cases to the JADS can result in:

Receive an Apology

Conflict Resolution

Go to court

The problem fixed

Report to Police

Referral for counseling or social assistance

Sensitization session with alleged offended and/or community

No Action (I just want to report the incident)

HIV-related Discrimination

Examples of discrimination experienced by persons living with HIV includes:

Breach of confidentiality

Denied employment

Harassment/verbal abuse

Denied access to healthcare

Forced to leave home/community

Physical violence

Why is JADS important?

Plays an important role in reducing stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV, and gender-based-violence